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Clemson

Clemson is a globally connected Southern research university. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us as we transform lives in South Carolina and beyond, and we call them Tigers.

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See why Clemson attracts future scientists, artists, engineers, creators, builders, farmers and physicians from around the world to a quiet town in Upstate South Carolina and how we charge Fiercely Forward to deliver life-changing solutions with our unique gifts.

Tigers Make Life-Changing Impact

Each of us pursues significance in our own way at Clemson — through relationships, academics, athletics and service.

For Hannah Merchant ’25, a construction science and management major from Sumter, South Carolina, that looked like an internship working on the construction of the state-of-the-art Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center on Clemson’s main campus and serving on the executive committee for the annual Habitat for Humanity build during Homecoming Week.

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I grew up doing Habitat with my granddad, and then to do it here is really cool. Then, seeking out leadership pushed me in a different direction and connected me with different people, like engineering students and architecture students. It just kind of helped me understand (all the different) people associated with construction. ”

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We Are United Through Time-Honored Traditions

Our campus and our culture are steeped in history. We follow in the footsteps of Tigers who came before us, working hard and celebrating big — in Death Valley, on Bowman Field, inside Cooper Library and, sometimes, even on the dance floor.

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Everyone talks about the Clemson Family … but it’s real. I can’t tell you a single time I felt like there was someone who couldn’t help me or that I couldn’t go up and introduce myself to.

Hannah Merchant,
construction science and management '25

We Advance Professionally Through the Clemson Network

The Clemson network is second to none in terms of engagement and support.

We have more than 180,000 living alumni, and every single one becomes a valuable professional connection when you join the Clemson Family.

Our career center is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by The Princeton Review because we connect you directly with Clemson alumni at your desired company, hiring managers for your dream role, and co-op opportunities that provide you with valuable professional experience before graduation.

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“The people I've met here have shaped me into the person I am now. The experiences have completely changed me and my idea of what life is going to look like in the future workwise. … I’m pursuing a job as a superintendent. I love it because you have to know everything.”

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